Southbridge Town, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Hampden County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

17,806 Population 880/sq mi density

$59,397 Median Income $33,664 per capita

$267,000 Home Value $496,989 Zillow

$1,157 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr

470 Violent Crime/100K 1,414 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.5 / 5.0

$59,397 median income, 4.7% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$267,000 home value, $1,157/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

470 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Southbridge Town experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 52.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	48.2°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	638 ft (194 m)
Area	8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²)
Population Density	880/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0597°N, 72.0339°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Hampden County County
Nearest Airport	Worcester Regional (ORH) 16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"

37% above US avg

Snowfall 52.4"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.45"

Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median	37.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0438 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	11.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.5 / 100
Community Resilience	73.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Relatively High
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 15, 2018.

Oct 2, 1994	6 km W of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.7	38 km
Oct 6, 1992	1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.4	145 km
Jan 12, 2015	0 km NE of Wauregan, Connecticut	M3.3	36 km
Jun 16, 2000	5 km NE of Granville, Massachusetts	M3.3	65 km
Oct 2, 1994	1 km NW of Hardwick, Massachusetts	M3.3	37 km
Sep 26, 2010	2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire	M3.2	145 km
Mar 22, 1996	2 km NE of Bristol, Rhode Island	M3.1	77 km
Jan 10, 1999	2 km ENE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.1	123 km
Jan 27, 2000	3 km WNW of Fremont, New Hampshire	M3.0	126 km
Jan 10, 1999	1 km NNE of Merrimac, Massachusetts	M3.0	122 km
Mar 10, 1992	2 km SW of Napeague, New York	M2.8	119 km
Sep 28, 2002	2 km N of Wilton, New Hampshire	M2.8	94 km
Mar 21, 2016	4 km ESE of Warner, New Hampshire	M2.8	136 km
Oct 13, 1999	2 km E of Littleton Common, Massachusetts	M2.7	73 km
Oct 11, 1990	5 km NNE of The Pinehills, Massachusetts	M2.7	122 km
Feb 15, 2018	0 km SE of East Kingston, New Hampshire	M2.7	127 km
Sep 30, 1991	0 km SSE of Bedford, New Hampshire	M2.7	107 km
Aug 14, 2014	6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut	M2.7	88 km
Oct 11, 2013	New Hampshire	M2.6	135 km
Jan 13, 2015	2 km E of Wauregan, Connecticut	M2.6	37 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Arthur (2014, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2014	Arthur	Category 1	285 km
1991	Bob	Category 2	90 km
1985	Gloria	Category 1	66 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

255 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 2,034 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 3, 1979	EF4	56 km	3
Jun 9, 1953	EF4	47 km	94
Jun 1, 2011	EF3	59 km	3
Jun 22, 1981	EF3	49 km	0
Sep 29, 1974	EF3	89 km	0
Sep 13, 1971	EF3	60 km	0
Oct 3, 1970	EF3	32 km	1
May 20, 1963	EF3	94 km	0
May 10, 1954	EF3	39 km	0
Jun 9, 1953	EF3	25 km	0
Aug 21, 1951	EF3	66 km	0
Aug 18, 2023	EF2	48 km	0
Jul 28, 2014	EF2	91 km	0
Jul 11, 2006	EF2	62 km	0
Jun 23, 2001	EF2	94 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	95 km	0
Jul 3, 1997	EF2	99 km	0
Aug 7, 1986	EF2	58 km	0
Jul 5, 1984	EF2	87 km	0
Aug 10, 1979	EF2	30 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: THE RANGE (760 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	THE RANGE	760	58 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	3.9 in
February	24°F (-4°C)	3.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	33°F (1°C)	3.9 in
April	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
May	55°F (13°C)	4.1 in
June	64°F (18°C)	4.1 in
July	70°F (21°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	3.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.5 in	Wettest
December	30°F (-1°C)	4.2 in

Southbridge Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.5").

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